According to the National Coalition for Safer Roads, 2014 saw over 3,700,000 drivers running a red light in the United States. These red light violations most often occurred during peak summer travel months. Friday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. were known for the highest rate of red light … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Rollover Accident Lawyer | Slepkow Law
Despite overall improvements in traffic safety over the last few decades, rollover crashes continue to be a major source of death and injury on the roads and highways of the United States and in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. This threat is related to the nature of the crashes and to the … [Read more...]
Multi-car Accident Pile-up in Rhode Island with injuries
Legal Notice per Rules of Professional Responsibility: The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers and attorneys in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer / attorney as an expert or specialist in any field of practice. While this firm maintains … [Read more...]
Reasons Why People Fall Behind on Child Support
Millions of children rely on child support from their parents. While most people want to provide for their children, there are times that child support doesn't get paid in a timely fashion. The following are the 11 top reasons people fall behind on child support. 1. They Believe support is Not … [Read more...]
Teenage Accident in Rhode Island | The Sobering Statistics
Make sure that your teen knows what they're doing before they get behind the wheel. Teen car accidents are a serious matter which should concern every parent. The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association says that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens between 15 and … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitation | When Can a Lawsuit Deadline be Extended
A statute of limitation gives injured residents a certain window within which they must file a personal injury lawsuit. If a lawsuit is not commenced within these time frames, then generally the injured person (the would-be plaintiff in a personal injury case) is prohibited from thereafter … [Read more...]
Improperly Salted Walkways | Ice and Snow Accidents
Property owners, business tenants and other individuals legally responsible to maintain property in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are required by law to ensure that walkways, stairs and sideways are free of accumulated ice and snow. This is because … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Lane Violation Accident | Slepkow Law
According to research by the Society of Automotive Engineers, one in four drivers fails to signal lane changes or to switch off a turn light every day. Response Insurance reported that 17 percent don't use a turn signal because they might forget to turn it off and 12 percent stated that they change … [Read more...]
How to Get out of an Abusive Marriage
Statistics show that almost a quarter of divorce cases in the United States are due to domestic violence. Abuse can have many forms – financial, emotional, sexual, and physical. Whatever it is, you don’t have to endure it. You can and you should get out of an abusive marriage. Read on to find out … [Read more...]
Bristol, Barrington & Warren Motor Vehicle Crash Lawyer
Car accidents are a growing problem across the U.S. today. Foul weather, texting while driving and aggressive driving behaviors are some primary causes of accidents on the roads, according to the United States Department of Transportation. The following is an overview of what you should do … [Read more...]